5 Ways to Wear a Blazer, From Our Favorite Fashion Bloggers
Blazers aren't meant just for the office anymore: Celebrities, bloggers, and certified Fashion People are fans of them for pretty much any occasion, from brunch to date night. And all the great prints and silhouettes out there right now—leopard-print midi skirts, anyone?—have pretty much confirmed what we've always known: These jackets are meant for more than just the daily grind.
We turned to the styling pros—a.k.a. our favorite fashion bloggers—for tips on how they love wearing their own blazers in fresh ways. The results? We guarantee they'll make you see this wardrobe staple in an entirely new light—and transform your closet. Read on for five tips on how to wear blazers, from the art of mismatching prints to pairing them with the unexpected.
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Courtesy of Neenna Echem. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.1/15Wear a colorful blazer with bold prints underneath.
"When it comes to experimenting with fashion, I have no limits," says blogger Nnenna Echem. "Everything is a possible combination for me. But one thing I figured out is that if I’m wearing a top with loads of colors and prints, I try to limit the colors and prints on the blazer—if I don't, it can be too much."
Echem likes to find a monochromatic blazer in pink or green to layer over a patterned top or dress. "One-color blazers are easy to match to any type of prints," she says. "The key is that the blazer should match one of the colors on the blouse."
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Instagram/@itsmekellieb4/15Find a relaxed-fit suit and break it up, wearing the pieces separately.
"Plus-size blazers have come a long way," says blogger Kellie Brown. "While a classic, great-fitting blazer is a wardrobe staple, there are really great on-trend options available too." Her shopping tip? "Find a blazer that’s part of a suit you’ll want to wear beyond the office. You can maximize how you style the pieces as separates." She likes this lavender suit "because it’s both relaxed and polished. It pairs well with a blouse and heels or a tee and sneakers. The color is also expressive without being overwhelming."
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5/15Navabi Double-Breasted Blazer
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Instagram/@mariaalia7/15Style it with more casual bottoms, like vintage-style jeans.
"My favorite way to style blazers is paired with unexpected and contrasting pieces, like a really casual pair of jeans or track pants, and sweatshirts or tee shirts," says Maria Alia. "I love a look that has tailored and undone elements all at once." Add statement shoes to tie the whole look together.
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Courtesy of Neenna Echem. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved.10/15Mix a printed blazer with a blouse in a contrasting pattern.
Echem's favorite colors in her wardrobe are pink and green. In the summer, though, she'll throw ginghams and tie-dyed prints into the mix. She likes to pair contrasting patterns—like a checked blazer with an abstract floral—for an unexpected but eye-grabbing look.
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Instagram/@nicolemason13/15Use it to dress up your bike shorts.
Blogger and Premme cofounder Nicolette Mason recommends blazers as a way to "finish off a look." She says, "It’s a simple way for me to upgrade a simple jeans-and-tee outfit or even a pair of bike shorts with a sports bra. It’s a fun juxtaposition of something that's tailored with looks that are generally more casual."
